Prior to his award winning career as an artist, Tom had a successful career as a marketing executive/record producer & musician with several major record labels including Capitol Records, Apple Records, and Liberty/United Artists among others. He successfully promoted recordings of many famous stars during the 60’s and 70’s rock era such as The Beatles, 5th Dimension, Glenn Campbell and many more. In addition, Tom has produced hit recording acts in his own studio for various national record labels. He believes that his musical experience has contributed to his visual art success in many ways. Tom feels to be appreciated, paintings and music both need dynamics, contrast and emotion.